physical
UK: ˈfɪzɪkəl | US: ˈfɪzɪkəl
adj. relating to the body as opposed to the mind
adj. involving or pertaining to the material world (e.g., physical laws)
adj. involving strenuous activity or force (e.g., physical labor)
The word "physical" traces back to the Greek physis (φύσις), meaning "nature." The root physic entered English via Latin physica (natural science) and Old French fisique. The suffix -al (from Latin -alis) denotes "pertaining to." Originally tied to natural philosophy (e.g., "physics"), the term later specialized to emphasize bodily or material attributes (16th century), contrasting with the metaphysical.
Regular exercise improves physical health.
The scientist studied the physical properties of the material.
His job requires intense physical labor.
Emotional stress can manifest as physical symptoms.
The boundary between physical and digital worlds is blurring.